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Fresh action taken to fill the gap in stock theft units

There are at least 92 vacancies in police stock theft units in KwaZulu-Natal alone.

WHO proposals threaten 10 000 SA tobacco jobs

The South African tobacco farming sector stands to lose about 10 000 jobs if the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) proposals are passed.

Fuel prices rise again

The price of petrol will increase by between 21c/l and 23c/l next Wednesday.

Joemat-Pettersson still on a ‘suspending’ spree

Agricultural minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has caused ructions within her department by suspending two more staff members.

Farmers need more tariff support

Members of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries expressed dismay at the perceived advantage farmers in trading countries have over South African farmers due to the subsidies and...

Hot branding of equines continues in SA

Despite hot branding of equines having largely been discontinued in Europe, the practice is still used by some horse owners in South Africa.

Farmers throw away ‘good’ food – Food Bank

Instead of farmers throwing away or destroying unmarketable produce, the food should be donated to the poor, said Mohamed Kajee, Food Bank South Africa managing director, at a meeting held...

SA’s dairy producers face a tough 12 months

Having to counteract the effects of high input costs and decreased milk prices means South Africa’s dairy farmers face a difficult 12 months

Land distribution targets in KZN surpassed – Kwanalu

According to the KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union’s recent audit, almost 49% of agricultural land in the province is in black hands. Robyn Joubert reports.

Price increases and Eurozone, US recession a threat to farmers – FNB

A rapidly growing world population and increasing demand for more protein and fresh products from India, China and some African countries should help to ensure good returns for farmers for...

Interest rates left unchanged

The Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Gill Marcus has left the interest rate unchanged.

Full Fracking Report available to the public

The Department of Mineral Resources has published the complete report on the proposed hydraulic fracturing in the Karoo on its website.
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